provided to The Santiva Chronicle
Bankers at the Sanibel office of Bank of the Islands have volunteered to nurture mangrove seedlings until they are large enough to be planted in one of Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation’s many coastal restoration sites. It’s part of SCCF’s Mangrove Adoption program, an initiative administered by SCCF’s Coastal Watch.
“As SCCF would say, our bankers have become ‘Mangrove Mamas’ and ‘Propagule Papas,” said Bank of the Islands President Robbie Roepstorff. “It’s so easy to get involved, and we encourage our customers and fellow islanders to join us. It’s a great way to help foster the health and resilience of our local ecosystems.”
Community members “adopt” mangroves and nurture them in their homes until ready for planting. A mangrove adoption can be the first step in helping to restore our shorelines, provide essential natural infrastructure, and promote equilibrium for biodiversity.
To learn more, visit the SCCF website here.
Bank of the Islands, the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in Lee County, is proud to win more than 50 “Best of the Islands” awards, including numerous recognitions as “Best Island Bank.”
Bank of the Islands has retained a 5-star Superior Rating from BauerFinancial for more than a decade. Bank Performance Report ranks it in the Top 10 among all banks chartered in Florida.
Bank of the Islands is located at 1699 Periwinkle Way, at the corner of Casa Ybel Road, on Sanibel. The Captiva office is at 14812 Captiva Drive, next to the Captiva Post Office.
To learn more, visit www.bankoftheislands.com.